2026-2027 Folger Institute Artistic Research Fellowships

Folger Institute Artistic Research Fellowships are open to all artists whose work would benefit from significant primary research related to the histories, concepts, art, and objects of the early modern world (ca. 1400-1800) and its legacies. Artistic applicants are not required to hold a formal degree, but should describe their training and level of industry-specific experience in their CV.

Applicants may apply for one, two, or three months of research support, taken any time between July 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027. Fellows have the option to take their residence fully onsite at the Folger, fully virtual, or a combination of the two, with a stipend of $5,000 per onsite month and $4,000 per virtual month. Applicants may propose the research schedule that best fits their project’s needs.

Apply by January 15, 2026.